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Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-09-02
Death of IA Former BurIingtonian.
From the Buffalo Express

William II. Bostwick, one of the few
surviving pioneers whose life story hes
been interviewer with the annals of Erie
county, passed away last evening at the
ripe old age of ST. The deceased was born
in Burlington, VT, in the year 1906 and
settled upon IA farm iii Lancaster III 1929
Upon the death of his wife three years
ago he moved to Buffalo to spend the few
remaining years sallOtted him among his
children. He was man of sterling worth
and good business qualifications, kind
hearted, indulgent to his family, and
highly respected by the entire community
in which he resided for so long a period.
During his life time he filed many places
of trust, with honor to himself and salts
faction to his constituents. His only sur
vvors are an only brother, James II.
Bostwick of Kalamazoo Mich, and four
children, james II. Bostwick, Mrs. Dr.
w. w. Potter, Mrs. f. G. Dowdlng of
this city, and Charles O. Bostwck of
Cannasburgh, Mich, all Of whom We're
present at his death bed.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-09-02
A. d. b.

We accept with proper meekness this
we'll meant and not unkindly criticism,
The editor of this paper would most glad
ly make it, if he could, model of good
English and of correct Typography and he
is willing to welcome any effective assist
ance towards improving its literary style.
If, however, our readers were aware how
much the conductor of every daily jour
nal has to contend with, in his constant
fight with the carelessness of compost
tors and the stupidity of proofreaders'
saying nothing of his own lapses, they
would exercise more charity in regard to
the literary and typographical imperfec-
tiorW which to II greater or less extent dis
figure almost every newspaper column,
So far as our observation goes, very few
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-09-02
Prefers 1T Straight.
From the Boston Journf

IFrOm the Boston JOurnal.I
With all respect to Mr.. Curtis and the
mugwumps, We must admit that, if the
thing is to be done, we prefer the Higgins
wayof doing it, II has at least the merit
of candOr and opennesS. We submit that
less harm is done to public morals and
the public conscience when the offices are
openly seized rs spoils than when public
Office is described rs IA public trust and is
then covertly laid hold of and di vided up
on the basis of party service.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-09-02
Terrific Explosion at Port Henry

There was terrific explosion of powder
at the Cheever ore bed, Port Henry, Tues
day evening about 0 o'clock. 1t was at
first thought to be an earthquake shock
Windows within n large radius, even OH
the Vermont side of the lake We're violent
ly shaken aud people rushed out of then
houses in fear No loss of life resulted.
The amount of powder exploded is not
known,
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-09-02
Not IA Race Conflict.

ATLANTA, Ga, Aug. 2l.-The disorder In
Decatur yesterday was not conflict be-
tween the races. A drunken negro dis
turbed religious meeting and several
cuIored ruflans resisted arrest. In the
row fatal shots were fired and the whites
became much excited, but so far as yet
appears without cause. tom " Chivers,
one of the wounded men, will recover"
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-09-02
FOREIGN NOTES.

The government has proclaimed the pro-
jected monster meeting of the league at
Ballycored, Glare, sunday.
1t is the opinion in London Sir John
Macdonald Will be asked to represent
Canada on the fisheries commission, Sir
Lionel Sackville West, the minister at
Washington, will also join the commits
sion.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-09-02
SPRING GROVE OAMPMEETING.


SPRING GROVE CAMPGROuND, Aug. 80
For Monday afternoon on a campground
an unusually large number assembled for
worship AZ the stand and listened to an
earnest sermon from Rev. j. :. Cooling
from the text He that winneth souls is
wise" The preacher asked the question
wv hat do we understand by winning
souls and answered effectively. He then
asked how souls are won and answered to
the satisfaction of all. Services at the
altar were lengthy and full of interest.
Toe evening congregation listened to an
old time Methodist sermon from Rev. G..
Il. Sutton from the words, The love of
Christ constraineth us" a report of the
sermon would not do the preacher jus
tice. Flights of oratory aud words which
seemed inspired held the audience for
more than an hour and 4 quarter.
Tuesday morning was clear and beauti
fui. The chapel prayer service at O'Clock
was more than full and another service
of the kind was held in the Nerseuues
cottage The former was led by Elder
Bennett, the latter by Rev. NJ. II Smith.
The forenoon service before the stand
was large aud thrilled by sermon from
Rev. f. II. Brown on the life aud charac
ter of Jacob. Rev. G. IL. Hawley led
the after service, which continued till
afternoon.
A children's meeting was held in the
chapel between the hours OF | and 3 The
numbers have increased to-day over yes
terdsy and the interest rises as the meet
ing continues.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-09-02
qBHY THE BOsTONs LOSE.
Many OF the Players Fined for Drinking
and Otherwise Dissipating.

BOSTON, Aug. 3l.-Eight members of
5ne 23ostons were fined SIS each for drink.
lug and general dissipation, the result of
the employment of detectives The play
ers were warned agaius' r"nptition of the
Of enre as il would brlu, Il .ach heavier
.aenAlty. 1t is stated the q, ectives dis
;pyeyed q deplurahle state of affairs un-
4teaued Of by the directors.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-09-02

NEW YORK, Aug, Sit is announced
Powderly will 90 to Ireland after the
Minneapolis Knights ofiLabor assembly,
70 take an active part in the national
movement there.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-09-02
Appointed by the President.

WAsHINGToN, Aug. 3l.-The president
mas appointed S. 5, Carlisle of Louisiana
minister resident and consul general to
Bolivia.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-09-02
NlTItS

The preaching is said to be eXtraordi-
nary for ordinary preachers.
More than usual stay through the entire
meeting.
The rain Monday afternoon added to the
interest of the social services between 6
and I.
The chapel, although commodious is not
large enough for the congregation at the
O'Clock prayer service and an overflow
meeting is provided for.
Burlington weekly free press. [volume] (Burlington, Vt.) 1866-1928, 1887-09-02
Analyses of Bone Meal.

Prof w. w. Cooke, director of the State
agricultural experiment station, has just
issued bulletin of the analyses of bone
meal which shows the following results !:
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1887-12-17
TIE COUNCIL.
xHn MKMnERs AAK SOMEWHAT MUDDLED |
AND LTTILn WoRK Ts DONE.

EHn MKHEBKRs AAK SOMEWHAT MUDDLKD
AND EETTLn woRK Ts DONE.
OLxMPIA, Dec. l6.-lSpeoial. 1.-The
council, this afternoon, attempted 10
transact business. but, whether it Was
because q majority had not slept sound
Iy eEeuRh ct the insane asylum last
nieht on because they became involved
IL q somniferoaa discussion Of rules OF
order, they certainly we're IN q mcodled
condition, as one councilman aptly ex-
pressed is TIE questions arisinR from
She diversity Of opinion 80 to what some
Of the present rules Of order really did
mean we're settled BY their general
reference to the committee On rules and
order, and definite results are expected
Of some future time.
The memorial 10 congress relative to
the removal Of Duncan's Beck, near the
mouth of the straits Of Juan De Fuca,
was passed finally.
HOUSE memorial No. 2 10 congress,
relating 10 the removal Of obstsacttons
from the upper Columbia river, was
read q first and second time, and under
q snapansion Of the vales third time,
and was passed finally. Mr.. Foster
said tee memorial would never get fur
theF shan the secFetaEy's waste basket.
The report Of the committee on edu-
cation, 70 which was referred the bill
introduced By Mr.. Thompson, appf0.
prlatine $4,000 for the erection Of q
school for the education Of defeclive
youth, reported fsvorably amendments
which, among others Of minor import,
reduces the total appropriation to e26s-
COO.
TIE council then adjourned until TO-
morrow morning.
II is not known what day Of next week
will be selected on which 30 adjourn for
the holidays, but Il Ia iikely that IL viii
be on ThuFsday. During holiday week
the joint committee 90 peniientiRFy
will Investigate affairs at WalIa Walla.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1887-12-17
HOUSE % REFnEIEErAElVEa.


Ar AanHzp THAT THE sumrhUs anou1r
N mKpUuED.
WAsEKEaren, Dea. 16.--AEr. Hasch, ol
Missouri. submitted canourFsnt reso.
lution that when the two houses "a.
touKn On December i9th. they stand Ra-
1ourned until Jannary 6ih.
Mr.. Reed, commenting on The motion,
said that In that action the house rem
deFed the matter susjeot for legitimate
comment before the house ard county.
Today congress was pressed upcn by
q seFious pubic duty, which was the
reduction Of tie surplus. All waKe
aQreed, al least on the Republican eide,
bhat this surplus should be reduced, and
the Republicans stood ready new %
make one reduction 70 which the other
side vas agreed, and that waa In REFER
e1ee 10 the tobaeoo sax. He hoped thae
an opportunity Wo8ld Be given them By
the powers that be, or were to be, 70
vote theFeou, and TO show 10 the country
some proper disposition In this regard.
II the gentlemen on tbe other side found
i somewhat difnsnIt TO arrange them
selves ALONGSIDE Of the recent message
which had besn seBt them, that the
Republicans could well understand and
could give them assurance Of most pro-
found sympathy. (IiaaRhtetl.
After some further debate the reso-
lntion was amended SO as 10 make ad-
iouEnment until December 22a. The
resolution vas then adopted.
Mr. Tovnshend, OF Illinois, offered q
resolution providing that psxi Monday
shall be devoted 10 the introduction and
reference Of bills and resolutions. Laid
over till Monday.
Mr.. Blanchard, OF Louisiana, offered
a resolution expressive af the regret with
which The house has heard Of the death
OF =. w. Robertson, late member elect
to the fiftieth congress from Louisiana,
and then as q mark Of respect the house
adjourned until Monday.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1887-12-17

rHx mIrL aRrKDs sUr TIE HoPPR u
ExILED WITH oHATEs

IHE MILL 0RrAD8 BUT TIE HoPRER o
FILLED WITH oHATE.
OLxnRIA. Dec. 16.- Special. The
members Of the house, many OF whom
had been dancing ell night and
dozinR duFiaR their passage on the
Hayward from 6tmlao0om 60 Olympia
today, after short lunch and some
black coffee, hurried 20 the capitol
building on the hill 70 make laws fer
the RoyeEnnent Of all the people Of
Washington Territory. The FepResan-
tativea Of the press, who had been
through ths aama experienee. did the
same thing and, having arrived at their
desks. would have offered q big prem
ium for an hsuF's sleep, bat the mill be-
Gan to grind and 80 continued, and at
the end of two hours the hopper was
iiEle,a With chaG. II was an exact rep
esiiian Of Wednesdays session 10 mat-
1er and form. Whsfher OF not the
effects OF she anticipation Of the visit
10 the insane ssylpm and The elects ek
the Dissipation thefs were the saoe,
certainly, 3 legislative ball has seldom
Witnessed an exhibition Of saeh SHY
blundeFine IN matters Of form that s
child might run and read, saoh ssnse-
ieas waaia Of time, OF beard suah efoas
Gre Of school boy talk ending in the
adapti0n Of q resolution for tbs breach
ina ol which any school boy shcald b
spanked.
A faiIhful report Of The inans dsbaas
over tie proposition to sen3 both the
standing committee Of ave ard q spe-
cial cuuamlttee cf aix 10 visit TIE peni-
tsntiagy a. Walla Wslla Vas given q
Thurs6ay's PogT To
repeat that report uonsd Be as tiEss0me
and irritating % the reader as IL was 30
ths enforced lisfners 10 the konss PRO-
caedlnaa shis afternoon, yet 9 eaFefnl
Fepors of this days dOinRs by the Law
makers womld BE- aueh fepeaffEan. ard
nothing more. The matter came up en-
. rspoFs of the cnmnittse cn rules and
osdsr Of basineB, 10 which ne amend
e eounsil joint resolution kat keen Fe-
fsrred, Tae report fsF0fsd he a6cp-
tion, and TIE gepost uas adopted. Thsu
the QUESTION eroee as 30 EhsthsT The
adapsfon Of this report ed0psed TIE
fain4 fesoiaft1a. Ioi9 snaEs had % be
ssrai4hteaa5 ock, and, th8s bsirg doua.
sVerg snsmhex hAd . aiNsrsut sane-
thina to say about tie EavisznGlity of
apdine two committ<es 20 The pantlen.
ffxry on q nasass1n that one eeEld eazily
attend 10. The asFzieht idsa embedded
Is lhs resolntioa, thzi % giving sIsgen
nasn a. indeenit4 ieaFe 81 afssncs 20
Sc CO tcn ssit@2 losfs eae cpeessd b
ThoupsaE eii tha tiUa. Fellows fDen-
onEaa1, e epeksne. a5vooAtea Il. sayi1r
tks datias q ths 40 ssEe aiaesszi. and
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1887-12-17

THE TARIFF AND TEMPzRAHcR QUESTIONS
nIacU8GKD.
NEW YonK, Dec. l6.--A mass meeting,
under the auspices Of the Republican
club, was held n Ohlckerine hall to-
night. Ool. John Atkinson, Of Michi
gan, presided. Hon. @. A. Grow, Of
Pennsylvania. discussed the tariff issue,
aud then Hoo. 3. g. HoRT, Of Michigan,
vas introduced 10 talk tsmpeEanee. he
said the Republican party had never
been on the wrong side Of any question.
He believed IN local option. eff q man
believes in temperance Why does be not
Join the third pArtyi First, ! would not
Join the prohibition party because ing
vote would be helping the Democracy.
would not join that party be-
cause the Democrats want me 10.
What they want done should be avoid
ed By those who desire temperance.
The president IN bis message has given
tbe next platform Of his party. The
difficulty has heFetofoTe been that Wa
never knew where We had q Democrat
on the question
Tee speaker said that the Muawunps
had given up their tims 10 accusing
Republicans and excusinR Democrats,
chiefly the latter.
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ihnk I've msnheEs a. tho slandine sarr.
mil1ee and lhe1e kroR aha houns nnrthr
speq.aA co1nls1es calg nads eight fran
he kuaaa.
The riatsusnua dissnnsion waa us,aas
~ lhs adaPticu 81 the reaalulisn fns
s610IlnR fne GpNzssi cammftIsa 20 TIA
pnnitsntiAtB ard she fisheries, ara
ErnnltnR Leave of ahsance % the sfsu8-
tng commillae ffum The 15fh insf. unkIl
their dntlea are eomrlaled. Rphisr.
Irwin and Busy. Eagtsxn Washinntnn
m1o, On whose cay homa the pnnifsn-
tiary is losaled. snd who win fhua s.
enab1od % 90 home for theiF Chri1lmas
olnners BitAouf persunai expanaa. wefa
appointed - such c1mmiIlas.
II was developed durfnQ the dshaks
that all he infnfmafinn f1r both non.
miiteas ooald he secured without leavsuu
Ane city. All ne daAa meeeNaarT IN rs-
~ the audiecFss cfdoe. whero ths &C..
eeupts and other information d ale6.
Ihe resolution aaSe TIE speoiai commit
tee power 70 samu0n papers and men
70 beth she asheries and the penilen.
ti1Ey matters.
Felloga haxine gained bis point after
two DAYS q idle chatter, admitted thai
be did not intsn6 10 leave until after
TIE holiday adionxnment, as he dld uoi
propose 10 leave the Geld 20 the enemy.
keana presented resolution thaa .
special COMMITTEES Of tuo from the ooun-
Oh ard three from The house be appoiat-
Cd 10 visit two oE thr1e coal mines In
Rleroe OF King oo1ufias and repsft fos
the tnfoEmalleH q the legislature. House
JOINT resolution Ne. {, making some-
what similar provisions, vas adopted.
AdiouEned until 1omnlRnW.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1887-12-17

PR CAPITA TAI REDucED TO oEE-EoUnTE
ora cKNT PEH MONTH.

PKR CAPITA TAI RKDUcKD TO oNB-EoURTE
ora CENT PEn MONTH.
BALxrGoBs, Dec. l6.-The convention
Of the American federation Of labor to-
dag decided 70 reduce the per capita tax
for the support Of the federation from
one- half 10 one-fourth Of cent per
month, and an annual tax Of &26 on ell
state fedeFaainna. It was decided not
90 ipFoyide q aaiaFied organizer, bot 20
Rlisw the federation 70 employ such
apeaiai organizer as may bo needed from
time 10 time. After q lonR debate Il
was decided that while the looal uDisns
woald not be compelled TO form them
selves into state declarations yet they
were strongly urged 10 DO co.
After recess the consideration of tie
constitution vas completed and the
document was adopted. ID vas resolved
30 ask Congress to shorten che hours Of
labor In view Of the decreased number
of woTkmen needed on account OF labor
saving machinery.
The committee reported that the
rapid growth ef the oTdsR resulted from
she 6raf avoved parpose Of the fedsfa-
tion 30 allow eeeh tfeda 10 govern Itself.
The COMMITTEES recommended The NJ
most gesislonos to ths encFoaehments
Of tbs Knights Of Labor, inRsmneh e.
that 0rRaniHation showed itself 10 Be
opposed to the pFlneplsz Of trades
unianian. Ths repoft wea adopted.
Tia following efhseFs we're elected by
acclamatlon: President. Samuel Gom.
pers, Eew foxk, representing She Inter
natieual Cigar Makers Union; drsi vics
urngitezf DAutai Maefssnphlfn. rnuro-
ssnting the Illinois Miners Association;
seosnd vice president, Wm. Martin, Of
the Amalaamated Iron aud Steei
Wcsksrs' Associstioa; secretary, p. J..
McGuiFs, Of the Philadelphia Brother
hood Of OaFpeEtsFs and JoineEs; treas
uTeF, 0sbriel Edmcnaon, Of the wash
ineton Brotherhood Of Carpenters and
Joirers.
It was decidsd 10 hold the nsxs con
venlion Gt %. Louia.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1887-12-17

-Wllh Aaisaa q 1oua, Ixnsoln ~ Il.
l11elA. HaKFieea 81 Indiana. Fkevs,.,r
e 0Alo. H1WisY e Conneceicnt Hgsr1.
4na hl1eock of New Yosk. rkn Hhs~l
oan 81 tee uniled STATES and lass -
~ ne neans least BlAins of Malna. -
HAoald VIA
uhnNss fnAlowed each nasna. AZ tha
90A g 0aneEas a1faH FgmaKhn ahs ~
peRa % ne COMMITTEES On resOiutsnna
vs. rad ~ 3oAn AtkinHon.
he NeB foEk da1erallon haa feosaae
. Bree1nt TIE name 81 Ohanncsy N.
pspeN toR presidsRl q tha nafianal
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1887-12-17
THE LIsHTS WENT OUT
Sudden stop in the Galties
af stellaeoom.
Tas Kufars AEnis Rruasansss . sar
ssm-slsspy ssasiazs b BssA Hsusss
R.salt fran ne vasaaoa.

OETnRlA, Dee. -fGpeciall While
ihe rev hospital foR TIE lnHano near
Steil.coom vas briIlfaafly illuminated
la1t night b. hundEodz of electric liQhts
and nearly ahres hundzed people, hnppy
IN the pr08psrf 81 pramiasd raiffeR.
we're Laughing ard taking in unre-
strained uerximeus, the brilliant aiabea
snfdaniy became aaKkeEe6. With the
hreakiua q the electric current 3 hush
feIl upon every ene. and thenRhia of The
unhappy condifion of The hnndreds Of
unfoKtuue5a men aud women, the Iiakt
Of whose lives went cut with equal sud
deuneea when tna future appeared
darkness, len IN impression neveE 10
pleasure seekers. Bat az theRe are enn-.
ninR hands and minds endeaFcrina 10
lift the souabre caFtain from thoss
ciouded ilve8s 30 sh8re y ere clever hnnda
n0gn e work restoring ths magic circles
q light and after time TIE inmcuns
bniidinR vas again hoodsd With liRhA
and pleasure again reiqned anpremo.
and probably f0E the last tina.
Whea tbe steamer from Olympia,
bearing 90 much dignity and beauty,
arrived a tue venerahie town Of Eteil-
accom-, there vas q long line Of carriages
and wagons as the wharf provided by
Mr.. George ID. Hhann6n, on part of the
lrustees Of tha hosulial. for transport
inQ The Ruesis 20 fhe ssylum grounds.
Their aFxival vas soon followed By car
EisQs after carriage from Tacoma and
adjoining towns, containing burdens Of
y0ushlul lovelinsss.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1887-12-17

escEstaFY Endioott has stariad g :
tear e inspesiion b tie wast.
BeechmiFs. Hsaly a Compnny. q New
X0Ek dzy aoods lEAs have anRlGnad
Iha esbecuaT z. b. HaBwooa wnn6
enters nt Havaxro, 0alIi0Snia. On Thurs
Gaynlsht.
Ths Fftnna asnate kaa aprgtged ehs
prreaisnal badz1t. ne aeaa.o1 cinfea
e. 0aiasdeg.
n trini - Mn. Hobinacn = n1alsn
So ennllnu1d tc1zY, ~ n1INInR ~
perlant waa nIsaz1t o9l.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1887-12-17

unnco, Ual., Dee. II. Charlaa Thnmn.
son, husband e ths lads found dmad "a
pod II San kxanciao0 lodninn hnnoe.
- oaRg4Re master al this plara. h
we ana eoaaln, Miss EIlEahtlh Rera-
,eys e9e y Ye4Is. lefl On Tuesday morn
lnk tor can kzanoison. Nfa Ihnr,n-
seas father, bru1heS and nlalar r1ai6a
eete. cne vas about forty yearf ga.
~. 1hnmpsna and Henry Namlav. al
getson, Nevada, bfolhsr of tha y6nna
ladx, viii Aoave hur4 for TIE rifp thia
sve9lnR 10 bring the bodies % ChiHs fcr
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1887-12-17

eAN kRANcfsoo. Dee. 1e.-Iames Ms-
OoEd apPearea IN Judge Bnllivania
coaft today tor TIE purpose 81 hnglne
nla thifd tElal foE jury bflbIna 81. ne
m.s.eF vent over until The ssoona FRI
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1887-12-17

1"o hAnt1 EouND nHAn IN a San
EaAncznc0 IonalHa mounM.
san kRAnrzsue, Dac. l6..-Aars nhnrsnn
q. 1nomp1oa and her nienn. mhnss
name q u1known, wora found arnd - =
neq ~ 4 private loazinR hansa q QsFsf-
rell street this maRninn. havlnS kssn
asPhyxtAted b Qaa. The le1irs sass-s
eefe frem OAioo few daya 40. -.
4ooDpaonaa hngband \ bscaaee rnoslar
g tnat plaeo. The kay of ihe ~ -
etioen,lg ben tnEnea aaoidensaliv. ~
room vas nIlad Win nna when 80
bodies were dfsoownrnd
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1887-12-17

M.ApoozNos GAL, Dao. Is. - Two
sneeEs o. eAEthqnake were felt hare a
- oieleek this mnRninQ ana nnolhar
a $50 o'cloek.
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A RknouE WAITING.

There vas 9 reuaFkabIe unanimity
OF opinion on one subject among tbs
guests. Tho report that bountiful
lunch had bean prepared had gone forth
and the hallucinaiion under which
evssy one Of them appeared 10 labor,
was that there vas no reason Why they
should n0t attack lnnch Immediately.
Bat the guests we're net conscious Of
toe real cause Of She delay Had they
known that the serReanf at arms Of the
oouBcil aud house we're trying 10 col
lect toRstheK the members Of the leRis.
ture, 10 order that they might be seated
together, they would have become REQ,
onciled likely, and have indulged them
selves Ia apt criticism Of such a crazy
idea. For whatever may be the weak
nesses Of the average legislator, whetheK
10 she direction Of railroad rings, or IN
the presentation Of naay hiils, they are
NOT unsnseeptible 70 the charming con.
versaiion OF beautiful women, and IL
probably vas crazy idea to expect 10
succsed In eosxine them together.
Anyhow, the scheme didn't succeed.
Seattle daily post-intelligencer. [volume] (Seattle, W.T. [Wash.]) 1881-1888, 1887-12-17

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